Megan Rapinoe has accused Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales of ‘physically assaulting’ Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales is under intense pressure to resign as Royal Spanish Foo…
Rubiales has apologised for kissing Hermoso on the lips"It was without bad intention at a time with a lot of excitement. In the moment, we saw it as natural, but outside a commotion has formed.
"I have to apologise, learn from this, and understand that when you are president you have to be more careful." Rubiales also come under fire for grabbing his crotch while standing with Queen Letizia and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Spain arrived at the World Cup as huge underdogs after 15 players told the RFEF last year that they did not want to be selected until coach Jorge Vilda stepped down.
In the end, three were selected but the other 12 stayed at home as the team as La Roja went on to claim a famous victory in Australia and New Zealand.but it was not enough as the Lionesses fell at the the final hurdle.Keep up-to-date with all the latest football fixtures, results and standings in our new match centre.
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